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Lutheran Community at Telford

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

12 Lutheran Home Drive, Telford, PA 1896975 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
1.0/5

based on 1 Google review

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What this means for your family

Choosing Lutheran Community at Telford means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.92hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.77hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
34%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
23%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Montgomery
23.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.1%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Montgomery
16.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility37.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
37.5%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Montgomery
21.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.3%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Montgomery
16.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Montgomery
92.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.9%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Montgomery
16.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Montgomery
82.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.9%
Better than Avg
Here
97.9%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Montgomery
81.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Montgomery
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered

Lutheran Community at Telford shows a concerning pattern of recurring safety and care issues across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints about accident prevention and bladder/bowel care. Key problem areas include fire safety systems, electrical safety, and basic resident care quality. While the facility corrects violations when cited, the persistence of similar issues across different surveys—particularly around safety systems and care standards—suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful evaluation during your visit.

Nov 21, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jul 3, 2025Routine
4
0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

May 13, 2025Complaint
1
0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Jun 13, 2024Routine
5
0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0541Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 7, 2023Routine
6
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0754Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0324Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lutheran Community at Telford

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Grace Inspired Ministries

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

First Savings Bank of Perkasie5% or Greater Mortgage InterestTruist Bank5% or Greater Mortgage InterestAlderfer, BeverlyOfficer / DirectorCressman, WilliamOfficer / DirectorFloyd, RandallOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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